Newly elected President Li-Yu Chen of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce in the Netherlands Junior Chapter (TCCNJC) led her new team in hosting its first event, "Social Drinks × Mooncake Workshop," in Rotterdam on September 26. Featuring a hands-on mooncake-making workshop, festive cultural quizzes, and networking activities, the event brought together young Taiwanese living in the Netherlands to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, while also providing an opportunity to promote the TCCNJC and recruit new members. Participants traveled from across the Netherlands, including Nijmegen and Groningen, while friends of the Junior Chapter from India and Vietnam also joined the festivities. The event attracted nearly 30 participants, marking a promising start for the new TCCNJC team.

Led by K's FAN, the workshop guided participants through making snow skin mooncakes in three flavors: chocolate, matcha, and blueberry. From kneading the snow skin dough and wrapping it around the fillings to pressing the mooncakes into molds, participants exchanged tips and shared their beautifully crafted mooncakes, embossed with traditional festive greetings such as "Flowers in Full Bloom and a Full Moon" or "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival". Many participants shared that opportunities to make mooncakes are rare while living overseas. The workshop brought back fond memories and familiar tastes of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Taiwan, while offering a fun twist on traditional pastries with innovative flavors.

As participants enjoyed their handmade mooncakes, the event continued with an interactive Kahoot online quiz featuring questions about Taiwanese Mid-Autumn Festival traditions and Dutch culture. Taiwanese participants gained a deeper understanding of Dutch society, while international friends learned more about Taiwan's festive traditions. The exchange also helped young Taiwanese better integrate into local communities and build stronger connections in the Netherlands. Another highlight was the informal networking sessions, during which attendees shared their experiences of working, studying, and living in the Netherlands. Many first-time participants also learned about the Junior Chapter's mission and upcoming activities, while expanding their personal and professional networks.

The event was organized with the support of the Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands. Carrie I Jen Wu, Director of the Economic Division, and Susan Su, First Secretary of the Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands, also attended and engaged with Junior Chapter members and young Taiwanese expatriates. They took the opportunity to learn about the participants' work, studies, and daily lives in the Netherlands, while encouraging the new leadership team to continue organizing diverse activities to bring young Taiwanese together and strengthen their networks. The event concluded on a warm and lively note, laying a solid foundation for the new team's future initiatives and membership recruitment efforts.

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